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Jimmy Carter remembered for launching 1st Asian Pacific American Heritage Week

“Unfortunately, we have not always fully appreciated the talents and the contributions which Asian-Americans have brought to the United States,” Carter wrote in his 1979 proclamation.
President Jimmy Carter signs a bill at the White House creating a commission to look into the wartime internment of Japanese Americans as Senator Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, Rep. Norm Mineta, D-Calif., Senator Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii, Rep. George Danielson, D-Calif., watch, on July 31, 1980.
President Jimmy Carter signs a bill at the White House creating a commission to look into the wartime internment of Japanese Americans as Senator Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, Rep. Norm Mineta, D-Calif., Senator Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii, Rep. George Danielson, D-Calif., watch, on July 31, 1980.

Opposing Trump's desire to end birthright citizenship is personal for this attorney general

The son of immigrants is among 23 Democratic attorneys general likely to be regularly suing the incoming Trump administration over contentious policies.
William Tong.
William Tong.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy expose rift with MAGA loyalists over immigrant tech workers

The backlash escalated Thursday, when Vivek Ramaswamy, in a post on X, criticized an American culture that he said “venerated mediocrity over excellence.”
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

'Squid Game' villain Front Man joins the games for season 2 and reveals a tragic backstory

Actor Lee Byung-hun says he focused on portraying a character whose difficult life has led him to believe "that there is an absolute absence of humanity” in the world.
Lee Byung-hun sits on a sofa chair
Lee Byung-hun sits on a sofa chair
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Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president

Biden has appointed 235 judges as of this week, a majority of whom are people of color.
Image: Joe Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson
Image: Joe Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson

The year of newly minted Indian American GOP stars

Indian Americans are perhaps the most well-represented minority in the Trump administration this cycle. Some find that surprising, but experts say the group has long been poised to slip into the current Republican mold.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, and Jay Bhattacharya.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, and Jay Bhattacharya.
21d ago

Philadelphia City Council approves $1.3 billion 76ers Center City arena plan

After months of back-and-forth, the council has voted to support the legislative package that would bring a new $1.3 billion arena for the Sixers to Market Street.
Protestors sit on the ground and link arms wearing shirts that say "Council Sold Out Philly"
Protestors sit on the ground and link arms wearing shirts that say "Council Sold Out Philly"

New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim reveals a surprise in his Senate floor desk

Kim found in his desk the name of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, the only U.S. senator to be awarded both the Medal of Freedom and the Medal of Honor. Kim called the first Hawaii congressman an "AAPI trailblazer."
Swearing in ceremony for Senators at the U.S. Capitol
Swearing in ceremony for Senators at the U.S. Capitol

Undocumented Chinese men say they're baffled by Trump's reported plans to deport them first

Having fled China because of political persecution or for better economic opportunities, many undocumented Chinese men reject the message they're a threat to the U.S.
Bin Wei sits outside at a park
Bin Wei sits outside at a park

'Squid Game' winner is back for season 2 with a new mission

“When actors really immerse themselves into their characters, I think sometimes their values can shift according to what the character thinks,” Lee Jung-jae said of his character's evolution ahead of season two.
Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game season two.
Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game season two.

Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration

Worried about potential travel bans, some U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return from holiday travels before Jan. 20 to avoid delays.
Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats
Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats

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